Jeremy Manning, Doug Howlett and Lifeimi Mafi have all been named in Munster’s starting 15 for the opening Magner’s League game against Glasgow Warriors in Firhill tomorrow evening.
Felix Jones has been selected ahead of Denis Hurley at full-back, with Hurley holding onto a wing slot instead of Danny Barnes.
Mick O’Driscoll, who led the side on eight occasions last term wears the captain’s armband.
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Three players will make their competitive debuts for Connacht when they open their Magners League campaign against the Ospreys at The Sportsground tomorrow evening.
Brian Tuohy will start on the right-wing, Bernie Upton is in the second row and Mike McComish is selected at No 8 for the opening game of the season.
Two more new players – prop Jamie Hagan and out-half Miah Nikora are included among the replacements.
